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Lake Charles, LA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Lake Charles?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.9 years younger than in Lake Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Lake Charles?
- Jackson housing costs are 13.5% less expensive than Lake Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Lake Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lake Charles.

Things to do in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles Louisiana makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as fishing on Lake Charles or sampling some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants along Lake Street.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Lake Charles, LAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$49,913  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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